Lexington - Cotton Farm

(4 acres) This acquisition, the site of a proposed nine lot subdivision, will protect the western portion of the 10-acre Cotton Farm and includes scenic upland fields, orchard, and oak woods near the headwaters of Vine Brook. It also protects town of Burlington public drinking water. The former owner will also give a 1.9-acre deed restriction on remaining Marrett Road frontage and a 14.5- acre parcel on Hartwell Avenue that abuts conservation land (total of 20.6 acres). The project parcel and donations will connect to over 200 acres of conservation land through trail easements.